Pseudochactidae

The Pseudochactidae are a family of scorpions, a group of arachnids that have remained remarkably unchanged since the Silurian Period. This family contains only one species and is found in Central Asia. Scorpions, in general, are characterized by a pair of pincers (pedipalps) and a segmented tail ending in a stinger. They are found on all major landmasses except Greenland and Antarctica, inhabiting diverse environments from deserts to forests. While most scorpions are not dangerously venomous, some species, like those in the Buthidae family, are known for their potent venom. The Pseudochactidae family was first described in 1998.123